Public Meeting on Vulcan Mining Expansion Proposal
| When: | Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Azusa Library Auditorium, Foothill and Dalton 729 N. Dalton Azusa, CA 91702 |
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Meeting Report
Forty-one people, approximately half from Azusa and half from Duarte attended our meeting, including John Fasana, the Mayor of Duarte, and Duarte Councilman Phil Reyes, a representative of State Senator Gloria Romero's office, and a representative of Assembly member Ed Hernandez. Several residents voiced concerns over dust from the mining operation, including one woman who recently developed asthma, and an employee of Azusa Unified School District who noted an increase in children suffering from asthma at her school. Many in attendance expressed an interest in volunteering to help get out the word about Vulcan's proposal to the community. Azusa School Board Member Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez noted a recent interest by Vulcan Materials in contributing to community projects, which was lacking in the previous 8 years. A member of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce noted a similar change in interest in Chamber events over the last year.
Mayor Fasana talked about Duarte's opposition to the proposal and presented copies of their specific comments regarding the Notice of Preparation and Initial Study. Also included were copies of comments from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, the Native American Heritage Commission, and the City of Glendora.
Officials of the City of Azusa had indicated prior to the meeting that legal counsel for Azusa told them not to attend our meeting, so as to not appear prejudiced against Vulcan's application. Therefore, no Azusa City officials were present.
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